Mint by Ellen Wille

Mint by Ellen Wille

Mint by Ellen Wille is the compact open-crown headband piece that gives you instant hair at the sides and back — cooler than a full wig, faster than any other coverage option, and in 17 colors including grey, silver, pearl, and white. From Ellen Wille's Power Pieces collection, Mint is a straight synthetic hairpiece on an elastic circular band with the crown left open: the band fits along the hairline, your own hair emerges naturally through the open center, and 3"–4.5" of straight synthetic frames the sides and back. The confirmed brand description: "Mint is an elastic made band with hair around the circumference. Versatile in that it can be worn under any headwear or hat and allows you to stay even cooler than a full wig." In 17 colors. From Ellen Wille Power Pieces.

At a Glance

Want to see how Mint looks with your features? Use the Face Shape Analyzer to find your most flattering styles — then preview your look with the MyHairMagic virtual try-on app. The only premium wig and topper try-on app of its kind. Ask Angela℠ for personalized color matching guidance.

The Open-Crown Headband Pieces at MyHairMail: Where Mint Fits

Three Power Pieces at MyHairMail use the open-crown elastic headband construction — the specific design that allows your own hair to emerge naturally through the crown for three-dimensional blending. Understanding where Mint sits among them makes the choice immediate.

Mint is the most compact and most color-diverse of the three — shortest at 3"–4.5", standard synthetic with automatic return, and the only open-crown piece with grey, silver, pearl, and white color options. Stevia is the longer wavy-curly synthetic alternative at 15". Verbena is the human hair straight alternative at 6"–9". Ask Angela℠ for guidance on which open-crown piece suits your situation.

The Open Crown: Your Own Hair at the Top, Mint at the Sides

Mint uses the same open-crown design as Stevia and Verbena — the elastic band fits along the hairline with the crown area left completely open. When in place, your own hair at the crown falls naturally through the open center, emerging at the top exactly as it would without any piece in place. Mint's 3"–4.5" of straight synthetic fiber frames the sides and back from the band, adding the natural-looking hair appearance at the hairline perimeter while your own crown hair remains entirely visible at the top.

At 3"–4.5" of length, Mint is specifically the most compact open-crown option — short enough to stay close to the head and completely contained, providing a natural-looking hairline and side coverage without the longer cascade of Stevia or Verbena. The result reads as your own hair at the crown with natural straight framing at the sides — specifically effective for buyers with their own hair at the crown who need side and perimeter coverage without dramatic added length.

Cooler Than a Full Wig: The Breathability Advantage

The confirmed brand description positions Mint's specific advantage directly: "allows you to stay even cooler than a full wig." The open-crown construction is the mechanism — with the crown completely open, the most heat-retaining area of any wig cap (the scalp at the crown) is completely unenclosed in Mint. The elastic band sits at the hairline perimeter without a cap covering the top of the head. For buyers who have found full wigs warm during extended daily wear, active wear, or warm conditions, Mint's open crown is the specific construction advantage that eliminates the primary source of heat buildup.

Combined with the elastic band's lightweight, low-contact construction — no rigid cap, no enclosed perimeter — Mint is among the most breathable coverage options in the entire Power Pieces collection. For buyers whose hair coverage priorities include comfort and temperature management alongside appearance, Mint's construction specifically delivers on both.

Hat and Headwear Compatibility

The confirmed brand description names hat compatibility as a core feature: "versatile in that it can be worn under any headwear or hat." The open-crown elastic band construction makes Mint specifically the most hat-compatible piece in the collection — the open top allows the hat to sit against the wearer's own scalp rather than over a filled cap, keeping the fit natural and the head cool. The 3"–4.5" straight fiber shows naturally at the hairline beneath the hat's brim. For buyers who wear hats regularly — whether for style, sun protection, cold weather, or hair loss management — Mint's construction is specifically optimized for this use.

Important: Not Heat-Styleable

Mint uses standard synthetic fiber — not heat-friendly. Do not use blow dryers, curling irons, flat irons, or any heat tools on Mint. Heat will permanently damage the fiber. The factory-set straight character is ready to wear as-is and returns automatically after washing and air-drying without any heat tools needed. For an open-crown piece with heat-styling capability, Stevia (heat-friendly synthetic wavy, 266°F) or Verbena (human hair straight, full professional range) are the alternatives.

Washing and Care

Soak in cool water with synthetic wig shampoo for 3–5 minutes. Gently swish — do not rub. Rinse thoroughly. Press dry with a towel — no wringing. Air dry on a wig stand or flat surface with the band open. Do not use a blow dryer or any heat source. The straight character returns automatically once dry.

Available Colors — 17 Shades

Mint's 17-color range is the largest of any open-crown headband piece in the Power Pieces collection — and uniquely includes Dark Smoke Mix, Pearl Mix, Dark Snow Mix, and White for buyers with grey, silver, pearl, or white hair. Neither Stevia nor Verbena offers grey or silver options. For buyers whose own hair is grey, silver, or white and who want an open-crown piece that matches rather than contrasts at the hairline, Mint is the only available option in the open-crown range. Color matching focuses on the hairline area and the sides — where Mint's fiber sits closest to your own hair. Ask Angela℠ before ordering for personalized color matching guidance.

Who Mint Is For

You want a compact, cool, natural-looking hairline and side coverage — the most breathable option in the collection. The open-crown construction eliminates the heat buildup of a full wig cap entirely. The 3"–4.5" straight fiber provides minimal, natural-looking perimeter coverage at its most compact. For buyers who want just enough coverage to frame the face and sides naturally without the weight, heat, or enclosed construction of any other option, Mint is the most breathable and most minimal coverage piece in the Power Pieces collection.

You have grey, silver, pearl, or white hair and need an open-crown piece that matches it. Dark Smoke Mix, Pearl Mix, Dark Snow Mix, and White are unique to Mint among the open-crown Power Pieces range. Stevia and Verbena offer no grey or silver shades. For buyers whose hair is grey, silver, or white, Mint is the only open-crown headband option in the collection with a color that matches.

You wear hats regularly and want natural-looking hair showing beneath them with maximum comfort. The open-crown construction is specifically the most hat-compatible design in the Power Pieces collection — the open top means the hat sits against your own scalp rather than over a filled cap. The 3"–4.5" straight fiber shows naturally at the sides beneath the hat's brim. For daily hat wearers, Mint is the most comfortable and most natural-looking option.

Women managing hair loss who want the gentlest, lightest perimeter coverage available. The elastic band sits along the hairline without clips or adhesive. The open crown means the most sensitive area — the top of the head — is completely uncovered and unenclosed. The 3"–4.5" straight fiber provides side coverage at the minimum possible length and weight. Standard synthetic with automatic return means no post-wash styling session. For buyers during medical treatment who want coverage that is as gentle and undemanding as possible, Mint's construction specifically minimizes every contact point and care requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Mint different from Stevia?
Both are open-crown elastic headband pieces. Mint: standard synthetic (not heat-styleable), straight, 3"–4.5", 17 colors including grey/silver/white. Stevia: heat-friendly synthetic (266°F max), wavy/curly, 15", 13 colors. Choose Mint for straight texture, maximum compactness, grey/silver shades, and zero post-wash effort. Choose Stevia for wavy-curly volume and more dramatic length.

How is Mint different from Verbena?
Both are straight open-crown pieces. Mint: standard synthetic (not heat-styleable), 3"–4.5", 17 colors including grey/silver. Verbena: 100% human hair, 6"–9", 12 colors (no grey/silver), requires post-wash styling. Choose Mint for zero effort, grey/silver colors, and most compact length. Choose Verbena for human hair authenticity and longer coverage.

Is Mint heat-styleable?
No — standard synthetic fiber only. Do not use any heat tools. The straight character returns automatically after washing. For heat-styling capability in an open-crown piece, Stevia (synthetic, 266°F) or Verbena (human hair) are the alternatives.

Can I wear Mint under a hat?
Yes — specifically confirmed by the brand description. The open crown keeps the top cool. The 3"–4.5" straight fiber shows naturally at the sides beneath the hat's brim.

Does Mint work for very short own hair?
Yes — the open crown allows whatever own hair is present at the top to emerge naturally. Even minimal own hair at the crown contributes to the blending result. For buyers with very sparse own hair, the 3"–4.5" straight fiber provides the primary visual coverage at the sides and hairline.

Also in the Ellen Wille Power Pieces Collection: Stevia — open-crown wavy headband (longer, heat-friendly) · Verbena — open-crown human hair straight headband · Cosmopolitan — full wavy headband · Gimlet — full straight headband · Cayenne — 3/4 honeycomb cap · Cidre — layered hairfall on headband · Lemon II — clip-in fringe · Anise — crown topper. Explore the full Ellen Wille Power Pieces Collection at MyHairMail.com.